Mill Creek West Elementary

Mill Creek West Elementary serves 355 students in grades kindergarten through fifth in the small rural community of Amo, Indiana. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.8 to 1 and 20 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that shows in its strong academic results. The school earns impressive recognition, ranking 281st out of 1,831 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 85th percentile.

Mill Creek West Elementary receives a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating, with an exceptional 9.2 out of 10 academic score. Math performance is particularly noteworthy, with 67% of students achieving proficient or above levels across all grade levels. As a regular public elementary school, Mill Creek West serves families in Hendricks County's rural landscape.

The surrounding community reflects stable, working-class values, with a median household income of $72,045 and home values averaging $141,300. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.3%, contributing to a supportive environment for student learning. Located on Pearl Street in the heart of Amo, Mill Creek West Elementary operates within a close-knit rural setting where the entire ZIP code population numbers just 375 residents, creating a true small-town school experience.

Located in a rural area, Mill Creek West Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.